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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.67, 361.16 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.67, 361.16 and 159.57 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.67 : 361.16 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.67/361.16 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.67x = 361.16 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.67x = 57,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,630.10/240.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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